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Hajj 2027

8 Dhul Hijjah: the Day of Tarwiyah

On the 8th (Friday 14 May 2027) you enter ihram for Hajj from where you are staying, go to Mina, and pray Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha and the next Fajr there, shortening four-unit prayers to two but not combining them.

Last checked: November 2026. Written for pilgrims travelling from the UK.

Scholar review pendingThis page follows the mainstream position and notes where the schools of thought differ. Before launch it will be reviewed by a qualified scholar. Always follow your group's scholar on the day.
  1. Take a bath, wear ihram, and make the intention for Hajj: "O Allah, I intend Hajj".
  2. Start the Talbiyah and keep saying it until you stone the large Jamarah on the 10th.
  3. Travel to Mina with your group. Many groups move the night before to avoid crowds.
  4. Pray each prayer at its time, shortening Dhuhr, Asr and Isha to two rak'ahs.
  5. Rest. Tomorrow is the most important day.
PracticalMina tents are basic and crowded. Bring a small pillow, earplugs, a power bank and your medication. Keep your ID card and Nusuk card on you.

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ

Labbayk Allāhumma labbayk, labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk, inna l-ḥamda wa n-niʿmata laka wa l-mulk, lā sharīka lak.

Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. All praise, blessing and sovereignty are Yours. You have no partner.

The Talbiyah of the Prophet ﷺ. Arabic from the hadith text: Sahih al-Bukhari 1549; Sahih Muslim 1184.

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Evidence and references

Hadith numbers follow the standard numbering (Sahih Muslim: Muhammad Fu'ad Abd al-Baqi). Each reference was checked against the source text on November 2026.